✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

12.12 – Reducing Noise, Light, and Distractions at Night: External distractions are among the biggest barriers to deep sleep. Constant noise or flashing lights tell your brain that danger may be near, preventing full relaxation. Reducing these cues begins with awareness—turn off unused electronics, lower blinds, and silence notifications. If outside noise persists, try earplugs or gentle white-noise apps that mask interruptions without startling you. Cover small indicator lights with tape, and keep your phone facedown. Creating darkness helps melatonin flow naturally, while silence lowers heart rate. If total silence feels unsettling, use rhythmic sounds like rain or calm playlists. The fewer sensory signals your brain has to monitor, the easier it can shift into restorative rest. Each step you take to minimize light and noise becomes a signal of self-care. Over time, these environmental adjustments transform restless nights into deep, predictable recovery that fuels your emotional and physical balance each morning.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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